Optics

A full line of OEM compatible, field-replacement CO2 laser lenses that are offered with specific focal lengths optimised to the material surface has been introduced by Laser Research Optics

Scansonic, a producer of laser optics for welding, brazing and hardening, is showcasing two new innvovations in laser hardening at the Laser World of Photonics this year: its RLH-A laser processing optics and a new laser hardening process called CoHard.

RLH-A laser processing optics

Lasers for hardening steel surfaces can be used for high-precision hardening of the smallest structures. The new Scansonic RLH-A Rel. III laser optics offer increased precision compared to the earlier version.

Jenoptik has added another UV lens to its JENar F-theta range for laser material processing

II‐VI Incorporated today announced the introduction of its high durability dielectric-coated metal mirrors for next generation kilowatt-class fibre laser systems

Polygon scanners can scan at hundreds of meters / second and have a high laser damage threshold which makes them ideal for high speed laser cleaning. 

The new Gecko-5-HP1 is the first compact polygon scanner designed for high power laser cleaning.  Its solid aluminum polygon has excellent heat dissipation and its dielectric coating is highly reflective at 1064 nm.  It is ideal for laser cleaning with hand held and robotic arm systems.  It will also find use in high speed assembly line laser cleaning. 

Qioptiq has introduced its next-generation model of the motorised Linos Beam Expander 1x-4x for 515nm-540nm or 1,030-1,080nm

OEM laser scan system manufacturer Scanlab is expanding its lineup of entry-level scan heads with the new basiCube 14

II‐VI Incorporated has introduced the latest release of its BIMO-FSC laser cutting head that is rated for 15 kW of laser power

The new Jenoptik Light & Optics division, whose primary focus is supplying photonics solutions, showcased its new strategy at Photonics West, USA

The new high-performance galvo scanner, AGV-SPO, offers a larger field of view than conventional 2D scanners, reduces laser spot distortion, and is flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of laser wavelengths thanks to a large variety of mirror surfaces